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Job Description
Company Overview
Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescents leadership is an experienced team of investment financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow risk management and returns.
Job Summary
The Lead Automation Technician is responsible for providing guidance and technical support while maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing automation systems across oil and gas production facilities. This includes working with PLCs RTUs SCADA systems instrumentation and communications infrastructure to ensure efficient and safe operations. The lead technician plays a key role in supporting remote monitoring process optimization and compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure PLCs RTUs and SCADA systems for field production sites and facilities.
- Troubleshoot and repair automation and control system issues both remotely and on-site.
- Work with electrical and instrumentation teams to ensure correct sensor and control wiring.
- Collaborate with engineering operations and production teams to support field development.
- Perform routine inspections and testing to maintain system uptime and performance.
- Calibrate and maintain sensors and transmitters (e.g. pressure flow level temperature).
- Ensure all automation systems are compliant with safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Document work update control logic diagrams and maintain accurate system records.
- Assist with communications systems (radios modems cell gateways) used for remote access.
- Support the integration of new wells equipment or facilities into existing SCADA platforms.
- Train and mentor junior technicians and provide on-site leadership.
- Track monthly LOE expenses and complete proper documentation.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in instrumentation automation or electrical systems preferred.
- 5 years of experience in oil and gas field automation or industrial controls.
- Strong understanding of SCADA PLCs (e.g. Allen-Bradley) and RTUs (e.g. ABB Emerson ROC Schneider Electric).
- Experience with control panel wiring instrumentation and field troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of Modbus OPC and TCP/IP communications protocols.
- Familiarity with HMI software.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams P&IDs and control logic schematics.
- Strong problem-solving leadership and communication skills.
- Valid drivers license and the ability to travel to field sites as needed.
- Commitment to safety compliance and continuous improvement.
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion gender/pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process please let us know by contacting Kimberly Kalsey at
Employment Type
Full-Time
